BENEDETTA CASAMENTO - Corporate Board Profile

CHARLES & COLVARD LTD

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2018-10-01	Benedetta Casamento has served as a director of our company since May 2017. Since August 2017, Ms. Casamento has served as a Retail Consultant specializing in finance, business operations, and financial planning and analysis. Ms. Casamento previously served as Chairman and President of Allyke, Inc., an artificial intelligence company creating digital imagery insights for retail and other industries, from June 2016 to August 2017. From December 2014 to April 2016, she served as Chief Executive Officer of Calypso St. Barth, a luxury boutique retailer of women27s apparel and accessories. Prior to her role as CEO at Calypso St. Barth, Ms. Casamento served as a consultant to private equity firms with portfolio interests in retail and fashion from July 2012 to December 2014. Ms. Casamento previously served as Executive Vice President, Finance & Operations of The Talbots, Inc. ("Talbots"), a specialty retailer and direct marketer of women27s apparel, accessories, and shoes, from March 2009 to July 2012. Prior to joining Talbots, Ms. Casamento served in various leadership roles within Liz Claiborne Inc. from February 1999 to November 2008, culminating in her position as President of Liz Claiborne Brands. Ms. Casamento started her career at Saks Fifth Avenue. Our Board of Directors has determined that Ms. Casamento27s extensive fashion and retail experience, as well as her background in accounting and finance, qualifies her to serve on the Board of Directors.
2019-10-04	Benedetta Casamento has served as a director of our company since May 2017. Ms. Casamento previously served as Chairman and President of Allyke, Inc., an artificial intelligence company creating digital imagery insights for retail and other industries. Our Board of Directors has determined that Ms. Casamento’s extensive fashion and retail experience, as well as her background in accounting and finance, qualifies her to serve on the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee, which held six meetings in fiscal 2019, is currently composed of Ms. Casamento (Chairperson), Ms. Butler, Mr. Goldman, and Mr. Sykes. The Compensation Committee, which held seven meetings in fiscal 2019, is currently composed of Ms. Butler (Chairperson), Ms. Casamento, Mr. Goldman, and Mr. Sykes. The following table and narrative discussion summarize the compensation paid to our non-employee directors during fiscal 2019. Benedetta Casamento received total compensation of $72,419.
2020-10-02	Benedetta Casamento has served as a director of our company since May 2017. ... The Audit Committee, which held six meetings in fiscal 2020, is currently composed of Ms. Casamento (Chairperson), Ms. Butler, Mr. Goldman, and Mr. Sykes. ... The Compensation Committee, which held seven meetings in fiscal 2020, is currently composed of Ms. Butler (Chairperson), Ms. Casamento, Mr. Goldman, and Mr. Sykes. ... The Nominating and Governance Committee, which held three meetings in fiscal 2020, is currently composed of Ms. Butler (Chairperson), Ms. Casamento and Mr. Goldman. ... Benedetta Casamento $50,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash, $17,634 Option Awards, Total $67,634.
2021-10-01	Benedetta Casamento has served as a director of our company since May 2017. ... Our Board of Directors has determined that Ms. Casamento’s extensive fashion and retail experience, as well as her background in accounting and finance, qualifies her to serve on the Board of Directors. Fiscal 2021 Director Compensation table shows Benedetta Casamento received $43,750 in Fees Earned or Paid in Cash and $24,169 in Option Awards, totaling $67,919.
2022-09-30	Benedetta Casamento has served as a director of our company since May 2017. ... The Audit Committee, which held five meetings in fiscal 2022, is currently composed of Ms. Casamento (Chairperson), Ms. Butler, Mr. Goldman, and Mr. Sykes. ... The Compensation Committee, which held three meetings in fiscal 2022, is currently composed of Ms. Butler (Chairperson), Ms. Casamento, Mr. Goldman, and Mr. Sykes. ... The Nominating and Governance Committee, which held two meetings in fiscal 2022, is currently composed of Ms. Butler (Chairperson), Ms. Casamento and Mr. Goldman. ... The following table and narrative discussion summarize the compensation paid to our non-employee directors during fiscal 2022. ... Benedetta Casamento Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 50,000, Option Awards ($) 19,782, All Other Compensation ($) 0, Total ($) 69,782.
2023-10-27	Benedetta Casamento has served as a director of our Company since May 2017. ... The Audit Committee, which held 5 meetings in fiscal 2023, is currently composed of Ms. Casamento (Chairperson), Ms. Butler, Mr. Goldman, and Mr. Sykes. ... The Compensation Committee, which held 10 meetings in fiscal 2023, is currently composed of Ms. Butler (Chairperson), Ms. Casamento, Mr. Goldman, and Mr. Sykes. ... The Nominating and Governance Committee, which held 2 meetings in fiscal 2023, is currently composed of Ms. Butler (Chairperson), Ms. Casamento and Mr. Goldman. ... Benedetta Casamento Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $50,000, Option Awards $31,110, All Other Compensation $0, Total $81,110.